Yesterday was the official release of This Thing of Ours. I should have sent a message then. Some sort of celebration, call to action, something smart or moving. But I didn’t.
Hi Fred, I took your advice from several weeks ago and did not purchase your book from Target. As a matter of fact, I haven't gone to Target (boycotting it) ever since it did away with its DEI efforts. I was in Brooklyn recently (I live in CA) and was so excited to see Books are Magic on my walk. I pre-ordered it and received notification yesterday that it's available now. My son will be picking it up for me. Have faith! Your writing is exquisite.
Hi Fred, I’ll be ordering copies for our library stock. Do you think you might be able to do a live stream author talk at our literature festival in October? I want it to go into all 35 senior schools in our county. Who would be the best person to talk to, to make this happen? We’re in the uk and cant afford to fly you in (sadly) but feel your story will resonate with our young people and would love to do a live link up???
I’m almost 1/2 way through, and I’m loving it! It’s not just for YA reading, but for all of us. As a 50+ yr old Black mixed-race person who grew up in predominantly white spaces, I am so very much relating to Ossie’s experiences at school, trusting people, second-guessing themselves.
I look forward to seeing where the story goes! Thank you for sharing your soul with us.
I bought six copies of the book at Amazon. Keep talking about the book here. Promote it don’t be shy about it. The book is your best book ever. I love it and everything about it. Give it time. Write to us here about it every day. You can make it take off. It is like your child. Promote it like your life depends on it.
Tried to take a picture, but couldn’t figure out how to send it to you. The copies I preordered have arrived today. Have faith, your talent speaks for itself. The cream always rides to the top! You are the “Cream”!
Hi Fred, I took your advice from several weeks ago and did not purchase your book from Target. As a matter of fact, I haven't gone to Target (boycotting it) ever since it did away with its DEI efforts. I was in Brooklyn recently (I live in CA) and was so excited to see Books are Magic on my walk. I pre-ordered it and received notification yesterday that it's available now. My son will be picking it up for me. Have faith! Your writing is exquisite.
Thank you so much for that kindness and support.
My pre order is on route to NZ. I am also going to choose it when its my turn to choose a book at my book club.
I've also reserved it at my local library so they get it. And I will donate one to my son's school.
I am so grateful for voice like yours. It gives my hope in dark times.
Kia kaha
(Maori for have strenth).
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Hi Fred, I’ll be ordering copies for our library stock. Do you think you might be able to do a live stream author talk at our literature festival in October? I want it to go into all 35 senior schools in our county. Who would be the best person to talk to, to make this happen? We’re in the uk and cant afford to fly you in (sadly) but feel your story will resonate with our young people and would love to do a live link up???
My pre order should arrive soon and I just ordered another one to put in our neighborhood little free library 😁
I’m almost 1/2 way through, and I’m loving it! It’s not just for YA reading, but for all of us. As a 50+ yr old Black mixed-race person who grew up in predominantly white spaces, I am so very much relating to Ossie’s experiences at school, trusting people, second-guessing themselves.
I look forward to seeing where the story goes! Thank you for sharing your soul with us.
I bought six copies of the book at Amazon. Keep talking about the book here. Promote it don’t be shy about it. The book is your best book ever. I love it and everything about it. Give it time. Write to us here about it every day. You can make it take off. It is like your child. Promote it like your life depends on it.
I had preordered it so I got the notification this week that it's shipping from bookshop org!!
I feel really lucky to have found your writing. We pre-ordered as soon as we could and can’t wait to read and share it with more people. ❤️
Just got it yesterday! Your writing is so eloquent and observant so can’t wait to read this—and share.
My pre-order is in this week!!
Thanks for the “nudge!” I just ordered for a coworker’s son’s birthday present.
My preorder shipped but hasn’t arrived yet. Cannot wait for it. Thank you for always sharing your heart and soul with your readers.
Received my pre-order today!
Tried to take a picture, but couldn’t figure out how to send it to you. The copies I preordered have arrived today. Have faith, your talent speaks for itself. The cream always rides to the top! You are the “Cream”!
Congratulations! Ordering mine today.
Ordered!